Magnificent

[wafflycat]

This is wonderful.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7275861.stm

I am seriously, seriously impressed. Chapeau to the man.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Wonderful indeed. I don't think I could run it at 36 and I'll be lucky to make it past 70. Chapeau!
Actually, the way I feel at the moment I'll be lucky to make it as far as tomorrow.

 

[Melvil]

OMG!!! He's definitely from the deep end of the gene pool! Respect is due!

 

[stevenb]

Ditto.
Even in the small photo you can see he's not an average 101 year old.
Working, keeping the brain and body in good working order.
Astonishing.

 

[curve]

Amazing. If I make it to 101 I'll be happy. But to run a marathon is some acheivement.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Jesus, he looks good for 101. Don't want to appear cynical, but has anyone checked his birth certificate? He looks 30 years younger.

 

[yenrod]

Jesus, he looks good for 101. Don't want to appear cynical, but has anyone checked his birth certificate? He looks 30 years younger.

2nded.

 

[Aperitif]

This guy is a bit of a 'celebrity' on the London Broadcasting channels and he has been shown at work, maintaining the Pimlico Plumbers vans, drinking pints in the local, hearty breakfasts etc etc...since he reached the age of 100. Comes across as decent sort - good luck to him and I hope he lives 'til 150 at least.

 

[bonj2]

christ! yes, i'd say check his birth certificate. he doesn't even look THAT bad for fifty-odd!

 

[mondobongo]

Does look good for his age and what an achievement a half marathon followed by a full takes some doing.

 

[Keith Oates]

I bet he eats chocolate as well...................................he says hopefully!!!!!!!!!!!!!!